Spasms St Vitus Dance Reported Benefited by Nervine
A 19th century testimonial column recounts dramatic improvement in epilepsy and St Vitus Dance after using Dr Miles Nervine. Entries include Edward D. Ream of North Manchester Indiana and Mrs Belle M Tindall of Hastings Nebraska praising the remedy and noting a guaranteed first bottle or money back.
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Miles
Nervine
St. Vitus
Edward D. Ream
North
Manchester
Indiana
Belle M. Tindall
Hastings
Neb
WAR TO THE FINISH NOW ON PROGRAM
Bradford Pa March 11 1908 the Interstate league dispute explained by President Geo Bidernecht of the Bradford Baseball Club detailing National Association rules on territorial selection and penalties. He accuses the O P league and Erie management of trying to steal Erie and urges local support to keep the Interstate league intact.
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the News Today
Bidernecht
Bradford
Sport Editor
Erie
National Association
O. & P. League
Erie Management
Frank Baumeister
Cleveland
National Board of Arbitration
Pittsburg
Interstate
Geo. F. Ridernecht
Bradford Baseball Club
Polo players want to play here again
Ado Mansfield writes that after the National league season ends around April 1, western players plan to form polo teams in Canton, New Castle, Akron and Sharon. A potential post season, lasting about a month, could stage roughly twenty four games to gauge interest for a regional league next season.
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Ado Mansfield
New Castle
Bridgeport
Ado
Canton
Akron
Sharon
West Penn league renamed to Pennsylvania and West Virginia league
At a Connel ls ville meeting on March 11 the Old West Penn Baseball league was renamed the Pennsylvania and West Virginia league. C B Power was elected president and secretary of the league.
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Connellsville
Old West Penn Baseball League
Pennsylvania and West Virginia League
C. B. Power
Critique of Baseball Scoring Rules and Rule-Makers Flaws
A Washington Ex change critique argues for a box score column showing which batters drove in runs, not just overall batting averages. It contends rule exemptions for fly balls reward luck over skill and cites absence of practical men on the rules committee, noting the American League’s strong season but few executives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Exchange
Kennedy Aims for Place on New Castle Team
Jack Kennedy, former New Castle and Akron player, signed to help New Castle win games this season, trains daily at the steel mill to stay in top shape. He plans to be one of the twirlers for the Nocks, impressed by Porter’s recruiting, and predicts a stronger squad than last season. He knows several signed players and identifies likely teammates.
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Jack Kennedy
New Castle
Akron
Jack
Kennedy
Porter
Smith
Cam Nicklin to Play Under Own Name This Season
Sammie Nicklin of the New York Giants, born after his uncle Samuel Nicklin, will use his own name this season for the first time since starting in baseball. Known as Sam Strang in circles, he adopted that alias after his Chattanooga, Tennessee parents objected to pro ball. Family support has grown, and he will carry his birth name rather than the nickname or a foreign alias.
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Sammie Nicklin
New York Giants
Samuel Nicklin
Nicklin
Sam Strang
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sammie
Baseball gossip on Reds and Akron spring plans
Manager John Ganzel leads the Reds to Florida for spring training. Akron picks five pitchers under Jack Breckenridge with Stetler guidance. Erie awaits O P affairs strong. J Ben Campbell exits Akron baseball, Wee Willie Rohmer joins from reserve, while Steen Bowers and Asher may not return. Dick Breen not yet signed with Akron but expected soon.
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John Ganzel
Reds
Cincinnati
Florida
Jack Breckenridge
Percy Stetler
Akron
Erie
J. Ben Campbell
Akron Baseball Association
Wee Willie Rohmer
Steen Bowers
Asher
Bowers
Toledo
Steen
Dick Breen
Cleveland
Marion Teams Seek Exhibition Games with Nearby Cities
The Marion teams in Ohio's state league aim to schedule exhibition games with New Castle Youngstown and Akron before the season opens.
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Marion
New Castle
Youngstown
Akron
Bill Glasburner Signs With Canton After Youngstown Stay
Bill Glasburner, formerly with Youngstown last season, has been signed to play with Canton this coming season. The move expands Canton’s backcourt depth as Glasburner brings college experience and scoring ability to the lineup.
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Bill Glasburner
Youngstown
Canton
Lancaster signs Homer Mock to bolster pitching staff
Lancaster announces the addition of Homer Mock, recently with Youngstown for a short period last season, as a capable pitcher expected to strengthen the rotation at Lancaster.
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Lancaster
Homer Mock
Youngstown
Polo Players Take Pay Cut Amid League Tensions
Eddie Higgins becomes the highest paid polo player in the National league while others in the Eastern organization suffer salary cuts. Fred Jean Lewis Hart each lose money from weekly pay as the National faces declining attendance and potential collapse, with Waterbury at Springfield drawing only 45 paid spectators last week.
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Eddie Higgins
Higgins
Fred Jean
Lewis
Hart
Waterbury
McDonald to Box Jack Young in Heckert's Hall
Thursday evening a boxing match between Jack Young and Tom McDonald will headline at Heckert's hall behind the Shenango hotel. McDonald, training in South Sharon, arrives Thursday morning and is noted as the heavier, capable fighter. A two-bout undercard and a concert precede the twelve-round main event.
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Jack Young
Tom McDonald
Heckert
Shenango Hotel
McDonald
New Castle
South Sharon
Chicago
Young
Diamonds set world duckpin three game average record
In Baltimore on March 11 the Diamonds of the Inter Club league posted scores of 543, 592 and 679 for a total 1,714 and an average of 571 1 3. The performance is claimed as a world record until disproved based on three games.
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Baltimore
Diamonds
Inter Club League
New Castle Opens At Home This Year
Schedule committee of the O and P arranged opening games with Sharon hosting April 30 and New Castle opening at home. Akron meets Canton, Youngstown visits Erie, and McKeesport plays East Liverpool. Critics say mixed alignments waste railroad mileage and suggest two divisions to cut costs.
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Morton
Sharon
New Castle
Akron
Canton
Youngstown
Erie
McKeesport
East Liverpool
Warren Bowlers Visit Tonight for City Match
The Warren bowling team from Ohio travels with supporters to play a local club on Fellowship alleys. The event is expected to draw many bowlers and several ladies, as Warren aims to reclaim money lost in their previous visit.
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Warren, O
Warren
Noah refutes Columbus contract claim in free agent move
The mystery around pitcher Noah ends as Omaha journals report he is a free agent. Noah says he was never tendered a Columbus contract and thus did not sign one, despite a Columbus bid. Sharon’s fate is not mentioned beyond this arbitration of contract status.
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Noah
Sharon
Columbus
Omaha
Marion releases Tommy Mylett from shortstop position
Tommy Mylett, who played short for Marion last season, is released as he cannot come to terms with management. He will be let out.
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Tommy Mylett
Marion
Theatrical Run of Human Hearts and Varied Vaudeville
The program features W E Nankeville's Human Hearts at the opera house on March 2 with a strong company, plus vaudeville by the Barringtons in Simple Simon and the Lady. The Star-O-Graph moves with two comic film series, and Playing the Ponies debuts March 13 with Adele Rafter Georgie Mack Bobby Harrington and more. Sparkle the dog and violinist Laura M Peterson headline midweek acts with Murphy and Murphy delivering comedy.
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Circle Theatre
New York
Yorke and Adams
Opera House
Aaron Hoffman
Metropolitan
Adele Rafter
Lanes
Georgie Mack
Bobby Harrington
George Cohan
Chas Prince
Blake
Broadway
Maud Campbell
George Sydney Company
Eva Hull
Vaudevile
Linton de Wolfe
Lanier de Wolfe
Russell Hill
Helen Tamponz
Roy Burk
Pony Cantor
Jack Clinton
Helen Davis
Frank Martin
Vera Maxwell
Pony Ballet
My Wife's Family three act musical farce to visit city
The three act musical farce My Wife's Family by Stephens and Linton drew strong crowds last season. Built for laughter it succeeded in pleasing audiences with high demand prompting return engagements. It will be seen in the city on Saturday March 14 at the opera house for afternoon and night performances.
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Stephens
Linton
Opera
Star Theatre Vaudeville Show Tops Local Scene
The Star Family Theatre drew a packed house with heavy applause and encores praising a high class vaudeville bill. Herbert and Vance on the Gas Sun tour today are hailed by critics as the best musical team seen here. Miller in illustrated song When the Candle Lights are Gleaming receives unusual attention.
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Star Family Theatre
Jone
Herbert
Vance
New Castle
Miller
Smoke Up Win a Watch Coupon With Every Purchase
A promotional note announces a chance to win a watch with purchases. The dealer lists 15 South Mercer Street as related contact or location. A numeric code 162112 appears on the page.
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Fred Clarke
South Mercer Street
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North Side
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Alendenin Block
Bell
Interstate League
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Cam Nicklin
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Keith
Star
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Will Mead
Laura M. Peterson
Murphy
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Star Theatre
S.S.S
SWIFT
Atlanta
Union National Bank
E. Long Avenue
NEW Castle Loan CO
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Bell Phone
Washington and Jefferson Sts
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NEW Castle Electric Coo
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